South Africa’s used car market continued to show resilience in February 2026, with strong year-on-year growth despite a slight slowdown ...

The era of buying an entry-level car for under R200,000 could be coming to an end in South Africa, as the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition reviews possible measures to curb car imports.

South African used-car sales surged in January 2026, sustaining the recovery seen throughout 2025 and underscoring robust demand across brands and models. ・South Africa’s used car market recorded an ...

Both Code 2 and Code 3 cars denote used status in SA, yet that one digit difference could mean getting it road-worthied, ...

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...

A 29-year-old Johannesburg man grapples with financial and emotional distress after unknowingly purchasing a used vehicle with a hidden crash history and ongoing mechanical issues.

It’s best to shop around for a loan before heading to a dealer, but credit unions are often the best option for used-car ...

South Africa’s central bank aims to scrap the prime lending rate in favor of its policy rate, potentially altering loan contracts amounting to trillions of rands. Making the South African Reserve Bank ...

There’s a certain kind of magic in owning something that looks wildly expensive but secretly isn’t. Like a perfectly tailored suit you picked up on sale, or a mechanical watch that people assume costs ...

Africa’s push to decarbonize freight is gaining momentum as Cape Town-based Zero Carbon Charge rolls out fully off-grid, solar-powered charging hubs for electric trucks along South Africa’s key N3 ...

South Africa has faced repeated shocks in recent years, including due to higher global policy uncertainty in 2025. The economy has proven resilient thus far, owing to its ample natural endowments, ...